FMPA Weekly | July 13, 2026 | Member Edition


July 13, 2026

TOP NEWS

TCEC Case Study                             
Combined Cycle Journal (CCJ) published a case study about Treasure Coast Energy Center. It explores reliability upgrades made with Environment One Corporation (E/One) and features an interview with Tim Jackson. CCJ also produced short videos, which are also available at the same link.

FMEA Annual Conference                             
FMPA Executive Leadership and staff will attend the FMEA Annual Conference this week in Palm Beach. During the Conference, FMPA’s will host several Governing Board and Committee meetings as well as the annual State of the Agency luncheon and presentation on Thursday.

ARP Rate Workshop
There is an ARP rate workshop today at 2 p.m. The agenda package is available via the Portal. Contact: Jason Wolfe

Board of Directors Meeting
The Board of Directors will meet Wednesday morning at 8 a.m. during the FMEA Annual Conference. Please note there will not be a virtual option for attending this meeting. The agenda package is available via the Portal. Contact: Jacob Williams

Executive Committee Meeting
The Executive Committee will meet Wednesday morning immediately following the Board of Directors meeting. Please note this is an in-person-only meeting. The agenda package is available on the Portal. Contact: Jacob Williams

Member Services Advisory Committee Meeting
The Member Services Advisory Committee (MSAC) will meet Thursday at 2 p.m. during the FMEA Annual Conference. View the agenda package on the Portal. Contact: Sharon Adams

Policy Makers Liaisons Committee Meeting
The Policy Makers Liaisons Committee (PMLC) will meet Thursday at 3:15 p.m. during the FMEA Annual Conference. Access the agenda package via the Portal. Contact: Susan Schumann

Training Registration Deadlines
Registration closes Thursday for two training opportunities next week. Buddy-to-Boss with Success Planning training is next Tuesday and Goal Setting and Planning training is next Wednesday. Both classes will be at FMPA from 8:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., and both courses are a part of the Certified Power Supervisor certification program but may be completed as standalone courses. Contact: MacKayla Cross

Member Satisfaction Survey
There is still time to complete the biennial Member Satisfaction Survey. Great Blue Research distributed the survey, and it requires approximately ten minutes to complete. Your responses provide FMPA with important insights about its Members’ experiences and the services that best benefit them. If you have not received the survey, please check with your IT department for any potential blocked emails from Great Blue. If you still have issues with receiving the survey, please contact Sue Utley or Susan Schumann.

SPECIAL DATES

Anniversaries

Sharon Samuels (Procurement Lead) | July 13 | 28 years

Dennis Dobruck (Operator Mechanic – MEC) | July 14 | 5 years

Corey Ash (Lead Operator Mechanic – BEC) | July 19 | 5 years

COMING UP

ARP Rate Workshop
July 13 | 2 p.m. | FMPA

FMEA Annual Conference
July 14-16 | The Breakers Palm Beach

Board of Directors Meeting
July 15 | 8 a.m. | The Breakers Palm Beach

Executive Committee Meeting
July 15 | 8:15 a.m. | The Breakers Palm Beach

Member Services Advisory Committee Meeting
July 16 | 2 p.m. | The Breakers Palm Beach

Policy Makers Liaisons Committee Meeting
July 16 | 3:15 p.m. | The Breakers Palm Beach

Buddy to Boss with Succession Planning Training
July 21 | 8:30 a.m. – 3:30 p.m. | FMPA

Goal Setting and Planning Training
July 22 | 8:30 a.m. – 3:30 p.m. | FMPA

Lineman Apprenticeship Lab 3: Operations
August 3-7 | KUA

Project Management Professional Training
August 3-6 | 8 a.m. – 5 p.m. | FMPA

ARP Rate Workshop
August 12 | 2 p.m. | FMPA

Finance Committee Meeting
August 19 | 2 p.m. | FMPA

TOP INDUSTRY NEWS

Chesapeake Utilities Corporation announces Florida Energy Pathway project

REPORT: The U.S. produced more crude oil than any other country in 2025

DOE announces newly-appointed members of the Secretary of Energy Advisory Board

Florida PSC finalizes FPL’s 2024 hurricane restoration costs

Duke Energy faces first major test of Florida’s new AI data center law

Analysts say U.S. could face a major electricity shortfall through 2030

U.S. nuclear power regulator proposes narrowing scope of environmental reviews

VIDEO: Understanding FERC’s ANOPR Action and its Market Impact

USDA advances Trump administration effort to boost U.S. mineral energy production

Renewed attacks in Strait of Hormuz prompt another global energy alert

Duke Energy Florida announces tax strategy to deliver $50 in customer savings, avoid 2027 base rate increase

REPORT: Microsoft may abandon clean energy-powered data center targets

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